Every day, in a million ways, members of the ELCA are making the world a better place. In far reaches of the globe, and right here in our neighborhood, you’ll see that Lutherans aren’t folks who simply talk about their beliefs. We put them into action.

So make a meal to share. Have your opinion on government policy heard. Help a friend through their time of need. Here you’ll find stories that inspire and opportunities to get involved. Find out just how rewarding God’s work can be.

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Disaster Response New Blog

ELCA Disaster Response has a New Blog

Looking for a way to keep up with the Lutheran response on the ground? 

Check out the ELCA Disaster Response Blog to read information on disaster response topics from the U.S. and around the world.

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Woman of science and faith - imagine yourself.

Science in One Hand, Faith in the Other

Called to her profession and called to become an active member in her congregation, Ashley Brown knows that God is at the center of everything she does.

The 23-year-old nurse describes her “profession of service” as a way that God makes use of her talents. “I think he also has called me to become an active member in my church by finding new ways to minister to people in my church family and my surrounding community,” explains Brown.  |  More

Volunteering in Haiti

Volunteering in Haiti

Many ELCA members have a history of mission work in Haiti, and in the aftermath of the earthquake there, you may be wondering how you can volunteer. Due to the instability of the current situation in Haiti, volunteers may not be needed for six months or more, but you can sign-up today to receive information in the future.

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A girl in the Belair neighborhood of Port-au-Prince enjoys safe water for the first time since the January 12 earthquake.

"Quickly and Generously:" ELCA Members Respond to Haiti

Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader, Iowa, didn’t hesitate to give when the news broke about the Haiti earthquake. "We’re a small congregation, but we have a long history of responding quickly and generously to disasters," says their pastor. |  More

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